Semiconductor
China Is Finally Cracking the Code on Semiconductor Independence, and the West Should Be Concerned
For years, China depended entirely on the West for high-energy hydrogen ion implanters for its semiconductor endeavors. However, all that is set to change. In…
China’s New EUV Light Source Sparks Fears of Rapid Semiconductor Dominance
China has unveiled a compact extreme-ultraviolet light source capable of producing 14-nanometre chips, a development that marks one of the country’s most consequential steps toward…
Pakistan’s Dream for Local Semiconductor Industry Growth Gains Momentum with Saudi Collaboration
Pakistan has unveiled a long-term roadmap to develop its local semiconductor industry, aiming to train over 7,200 professionals in the first phase to boost innovation,…
Malaysian-Born Chip Expert Lip-Bu Tan Becomes Intel’s CEO
Intel has appointed semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, effective March 18, 2025. The leadership change comes at a crucial time for…
China Imposes Restrictions on Key Chipmaking Exports to the US
BEIJING: Beijing announced on Tuesday its decision to restrict the import of certain semiconductor components from the United States. This move comes as a direct…
US and China in a Head-to-Head Competition:AI Chip War
By 2027, semiconductor consumption is expected to increase by $100 billion. This surplus is because of the high demand for processors with AI capabilities. The…
Intel set to spend $20 billion on US chip plants, countering Asian chip companies
Intel is set to expand its high-end chip manufacturing process and capacity by spending $20 billion to build two factories in Arizona. The primary aim…
Intel, AMD and others request U.S President Joe Biden to accelerate Semiconductor Production
As the COVID lockdown, while varying in some countries, continues globally, the availability of semiconductors have become scarce. This will inevitably reduce the manufacturing of…
